By Topco Marketing
Following the 2024 Standard Bank Top Women Awards, we are proud to shine a spotlight on our incredible category sponsors who made the celebration of women’s leadership possible.
Their unwavering support for gender equality and excellence helped us honour the trailblazers who continue to inspire across various sectors.
Category sponsors play a crucial role in the Standard Bank Top Women Awards by supporting the celebration and recognition of outstanding women in various fields. Their sponsorship helps to elevate the profile of these awards, ensuring they reach a wider audience while also contributing to the advancement of gender equality and women’s empowerment. By aligning with the awards, sponsors showcase their commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, while gaining brand visibility among influential leaders and professionals. Their involvement also strengthens their position as advocates for positive social change and leadership development.
A big thank you to BMW South Africa, Kia South Africa, RS South Africa, Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport & Recreation, and of course, Standard Bank South Africa for their commitment in driving gender empowerment in South Africa.
Here are the winners of the sponsored categories:
Top Women Business in Construction, Infrastructure & Mining 2024 Sponsored by RS South Africa
Winner: Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
Top Women Business of the Year 2024 Sponsored by BMW South Africa
Winner: Institute of Directors South Africa
Top Women in Sport of the Year 2024 Sponsored by Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport & Recreation
Winner: Tatjana Smith
Top Women-Owned Business SMME 2024 Sponsored by Standard Bank
Winner: Faith & Fear (Pty) Ltd
Highly Commended: KwaNgwane Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Top Women in Business in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2024 Sponsored by Kia South Africa
Winner: LegalWise
Highly Commended: Wipro
Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Sponsored by Standard Bank
Winner: Brenda Khumalo – Lobengula Advertising
Highly Commended: Catherine Wijnberg – Fetola Mmoho (Pty) Ltd
Haley Fletcher Top Women Business Leader of the Year 2024 Sponsored by Standard Bank
Winner: Navlika Ratangee – Lyra Southern Africa (ICAS)
Top Women EmpowHER Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Sponsored by Standard Bank
Winner: Cleopatra Van Ster (Ngoie) – Nurseit Primary and Occupational Healthcare Services
Lifetime Achiever of the Year 2024 Sponsored by Standard Bank
Dr. Tshepo Motsepe, First Lady of the Republic of South Africa
Congratulations to our winners!
If you would like to become a category sponsor for 2025 please contact us on marketing@topbusinesswomen.co.za to connect you with our head of brand.
